Hexitol (CAS 69-65-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol is a hexitol. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty. Import duty is about 43.96% (tariff item 2905 44 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 69-65-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H14O6 |
| Also called | RefChem:922939, GlyTouCan:G78453GC, CHEBI:24583, hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2905 44 00 |
| Total import duty | about 43.96% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 44 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 44 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyCHECK
- About ₹43,960 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 20%, social welfare surcharge 2% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2905 44 00: D-glucitol (Sorbitol).
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Hexitol
What is the import duty on Hexitol in India?
The total import duty on Hexitol is about 43.96% of the import value under tariff item 2905 44 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Hexitol?
No anti-dumping duty on Hexitol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Hexitol in India?
Hexitol falls under tariff item 2905 44 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Hexitol restricted or licensed in India?
No special Indian ban or licence found. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Can Hexitol be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Hexitol is Free.
Does exporting Hexitol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Hexitol hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Hexitol regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
No treaty or export-market restriction found. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.